allonlinenovel Chapter 251 Sunflower Ancestor
Chapter 251 Sunflower Ancestor
Hearing Xi Huazi's extremely arrogant and ignorant words, everyone in the hall stared at him with extremely strange and unbelievable eyes as if he were a monster.
These people's faces were filled with astonishment and surprise, as if they had heard the most absurd thing in the world.
They really could never have imagined in their dreams that there would be such an arrogant person who dared to openly threaten Zhang Sanfeng, a highly respected and powerful martial arts master in front of everyone.
Shaolin Kongwen and the others who had been deliberately plotting to stir up conflict between the Wudang Sect and other factions now had their faces flushed red as pig livers, cursing inwardly, "This Xi Huazi is simply a brainless idiot!"
They glared at Xi Huazi angrily, their eyes filled with rage, as if they wanted to eat him alive.
You know, Zhang Sanfeng is a true immortal on earth! His martial arts skills have reached the highest level, transcending the mundane world.
If Zhang Sanfeng really got angry and started to fight, I'm afraid no one present would be able to withstand his thundering attack.
By then, let alone provoking conflicts between sects, they themselves would be in danger of losing their lives and become wronged ghosts in this turmoil.
In an instant, a powerful pressure like an overwhelming sea surged out from Zhang Sanfeng's body, completely enveloping the entire magnificent hall with the force of thunder.
The people below were caught off guard and felt as if a towering mountain was pressing down on them, making it extremely difficult to breathe.
They tried their best to resist this terrifying pressure, but every step they took and every breath they took seemed to require all their strength.
Zhang Sanfeng's face was as calm as water. His gaze swept calmly over the struggling crowd below, and he slowly uttered a few words: "Are you trying to force me to abdicate? Today is my 100th birthday. Common sense doesn't allow for fighting or bloodshed here. But if you insist on testing my true strength, then go ahead and give it a try!"
As soon as he finished speaking, an even more powerful and majestic pressure suddenly burst out from Zhang Sanfeng's body, sweeping around like a raging storm.
Feeling this pressure, everyone's faces instantly turned as pale as paper, beads of sweat rolled down their foreheads, and their bodies began to tremble involuntarily.
Some people even fell to their knees with a thud because their legs went weak because they could not bear such tremendous pressure; others were pinned to the ground by this pressure and did not even have the strength to raise their heads.
At this moment, an old yet resonant voice rang out from outside the hall: "Master Zhang, you are highly respected and worthy of being called the Taishan Beida of the martial arts world. Why would you bother to argue with these young people?"
As soon as this voice reached the hall, the suffocating pressure that had filled the air disappeared without a trace in the blink of an eye, as if it had never appeared.
Those who had been under heavy pressure suddenly felt their whole bodies lighten. The long-lost sense of relaxation made them feel as if they had been pardoned. They gasped for breath and reached out to wipe the cold sweat that kept coming out of their foreheads and backs.
At this moment, an old eunuch with a hunched body and unsteady gait slowly walked into the hall.
The wrinkles on his face were like deep ravines left by the years, but his cloudy eyes revealed a deep light that had gone through vicissitudes of life.
Following behind him were several young eunuchs with handsome faces and graceful figures. They carefully surrounded the old eunuch, as if they were afraid of any mishap.
When everyone saw the old eunuch's face clearly, they were suddenly filled with astonishment and shouted in unison, "Sunflower Ancestor!"
This shout resounded like thunder in the hall, making the already solemn atmosphere instantly tense.
You know, this Sunflower Patriarch is a famous figure in the Ming Dynasty.
He served many emperors of the Ming Dynasty throughout his life and witnessed the rise and fall, glory and disgrace of the dynasty.
Moreover, he is as famous as the martial arts legend Zhang Sanfeng, and is also praised as a god-like existence on earth. His strength is extremely terrifying.
However, facing the exclamations of the people around him, Patriarch Kuihua turned a blind eye and acted as if he didn't hear them.
He walked straight to the center of the hall, staring intently at Zhang Sanfeng, who was not far ahead. Then he slowly said, "Master Zhang, how are you? It's been a long time since we last met."
When Zhang Sanfeng heard this, his eyes narrowed slightly and his expression became stern.
He looked at the Sunflower Patriarch with a hint of doubt, and said in a deep voice, "I am but a commoner. I am truly flattered that you, a great figure from the Ming Dynasty royal family, have come in person to celebrate my birthday today! You have already sent out the masters from the Hulong Villa, and now you have also come out. Could it be that you think I have hidden some rare treasure here?"
Hearing this, Sunflower Patriarch smiled meaningfully and said slowly, "Haha, what's the matter? Master Zhang, do you think I'm incomplete?"
Zhang Sanfeng shook his head slightly upon hearing this, and looking directly at the Sunflower Patriarch, he said bluntly, "No, that is not my intention. However, the Ming imperial family has certainly not sent you here just to celebrate my birthday. Please tell me frankly, what exactly is your purpose in coming here?"
Hearing Zhang Sanfeng's frank words, Patriarch Kuihua stopped beating around the bush and turned his head slightly to gesture to a young eunuch beside him.
The young eunuch nodded in understanding, then carefully took out a golden imperial edict from his arms, and walked up to Zhang Sanfeng respectfully holding it in both hands.
Zhang Sanfeng looked at the imperial edict in front of him and frowned slightly, but he finally reached out and took it.
Then he gently unfolded the imperial edict and began to read the words on it carefully.
As time passed, Zhang Sanfeng's expression became sometimes solemn and sometimes relaxed.
After about a cup of tea, Zhang Sanfeng finally finished reading the entire imperial edict and had a clear understanding of the Ming Dynasty's intentions.
The main content of this imperial edict is: to enthrone Zhang Sanfeng as the Imperial Master of the Ming Dynasty, and at the same time to enthrone the Wudang Sect as the State Religion of the Ming Dynasty, and to grant it the power to manage all Taoist affairs within the territory of the Ming Dynasty.
After a brief moment of contemplation, just as Zhang Sanfeng was about to refuse, Patriarch Sunflower intervened and advised, "Master Zhang, please do not make such a hasty decision. Consider it carefully! If you are willing to serve as the Imperial Master of the Ming Dynasty, then your Wudang Sect will naturally become the state religion of the Ming Dynasty. By then, those who dared to come and force the emperor to abdicate today will surely not dare to act rashly. On the contrary, they will probably rush to curry favor with your Wudang Sect!"
As soon as Patriarch Kuihua finished speaking, the entire hall instantly exploded like a pot of boiling water, with people talking and the noise was endless.
After hearing what Patriarch Kuihua said, everyone present had already understood the specific content of the imperial edict.
It can be imagined that if Zhang Sanfeng really agreed, then from now on, these people would probably no longer have the courage to go against the Wudang Sect.
You know, once the Wudang Sect gets the solid support of the Ming Dynasty, its overall strength will surely advance by leaps and bounds and reach a daunting height.
Although the Wudang Sect had already become famous with Zhang Sanfeng, a land immortal-level figure, as its leader, in the final analysis, he was just alone.
Moreover, even a peerless master as powerful as Zhang Sanfeng still has to take many factors into consideration every time he makes a move and is subject to various restrictions from all sides.
However, if we can join forces with the Ming Dynasty, the situation will be completely different.
By then, the Wudang Sect will usher in an unprecedented huge improvement in all aspects, including resources and influence.
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